Declining health and education in poor countries harms earning potential, World Bank says

Declining health and education in poor countries harms earning potential, World Bank says - short news


Report says children born today could earn 51% more over lifetime if their country’s human capital improved

Deteriorating health, education and training in many developing countries is dramatically depressing the future earnings of children born today, the World Bank has said.

In a report, the World Bank urges policymakers to focus on improving outcomes in three settings: homes, neighbourhoods and workplaces.

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source: The Guardian - 12.02.2026

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